THE DIRECTORY
The servers closed. The stories didn’t.
Games with a documented original-service shutdown. Explore their independent community projects, where available.
Games in this selection
24 games in this selection
Mario Kart Wii
Wiimmfi
Nintendo's kart racer for the Wii, with motion controls and 12-player online races. Wiimmfi keeps online play active, and the custom track community is still large.
Box art · Microsoft Game StudiosPlayableMechAssault
Insignia
An arcade BattleTech action game that was an early showcase for Xbox Live. Insignia lists it as supported.
Screenshot · SaveMGOPlayableMetal Gear Online (2008)
SaveMGO
The online multiplayer companion to Metal Gear Solid 4 on PlayStation 3. SaveMGO runs community servers for it and for earlier Metal Gear online modes.
Screenshot · Dreamcast LivePlayableOuttrigger
Dreamcast Live
Sega AM2's arcade shooter with online matches for up to six players on Dreamcast. Dreamcast Live lists a community-hosted server.
Screenshot · Dreamcast LivePlayablePhantasy Star Online (Dreamcast)
Sylverant
Sega's pioneering online action RPG for Dreamcast, including Version 2. Dreamcast Live lists servers for both versions hosted by Sylverant and Dreamcast-Talk.
Box art · SegaPlayablePhantasy Star Online Episode I & II
Insignia
The GameCube and Xbox edition of Sega's online action RPG. Insignia supports the Xbox version, and Sylverant hosts a community server for several versions.
Box art · Microsoft Game StudiosPlayableProject Gotham Racing 2
Insignia
A 2003 Xbox street racer built around Kudos points for stylish driving. It is among the more active games on Insignia.
Screenshot · Bethesda Softworks · PC versionPlayableQuake III Arena (Dreamcast)
Dreamcast Live
The Dreamcast port of id Software's arena shooter. Dreamcast Live lists a community master server for it.
Screenshot · Dreamcast LivePlayableSega Tetris
Dreamcast Live
Sega's take on Tetris for Dreamcast, with online play for up to four players. Dreamcast Live lists a community-hosted server with leaderboards for the Japanese release.